Tales from the Short Box

We're still totally hyped on the current run of Batman as we cover Batman #107 on the top story. Also Tank Girl reads a bedtime story, a sewer full of Morlocks, and the gang shares some personal stories about popcorn. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:11:44 – Silver Coin #1 00:21:49 – Dead Dogs Bite #2 00:32:07 – 'King Tank Girl #4 00:36:41 – Sensational Wonder Woman #2 00:42:46 – Marauders...

We are joined by host of Man-Thing Minute Adam Teterus to talk about our top story: Avengers: Curse of the Man-Thing. Also, a problematic hobgoblin, Gandalf the Electric Blue, and Shaun get's spirited away by the Men in black. Pull list (with spoiler timestamps): 00:10:33 – Beta Ray Bill #1 00:23:05 – Shadecraft #1 00:31:32 – Silk #1 00:44:14 – Dept. of Truth #7 00:55:35 – X-Men #19 01:04:02 – Wit...

Lots of Batman this week with Detective Comics on the top story. Also, a giant reptile with a gluten intolerance, Adam abuses a trombone, and some helpful information about bats. Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:08:26 – Taskmaster #5 00:15:39 – Barbalien #5 00:25:09 – Harley Quinn #1 00:42:41 – Cable #9 00:52:44 – Excalibur #19 00:55:31 – Stray Dogs #2 00:58:40 – Haha #3 01:01:31 – Batman...

It's an action packed week as we discuss Ultramega on the top story. Also, a much anticipated mutant monster meet-cute, a transforming tank with boom-box punch-action, and a coagulated blood tsunami. Pull List (With Spoiler Time Stamps): 00:10:35 – TMNT #115 00:18:13 – Black Knight: Curse of the Ebony Blade #1 00:26:20 – Thor #13 00:33:25 – S.W.O.R.D. #4 00:42:04 – Nightwing #78 00:52:49 – Orphan...

Another BIG week for comics. With a giant sized dose of Batman on the top story! Also, cryptozoological speculations, using the bathroom in a haunted house, and some heavy takes on the criminal justice system. Pull List (With spoiler time stamps): 00:07:27 – Proctor Valley Road #1 00:17:13 – X-Factor #8 00:26:37 – Children of the Atom #1 00:34:52 – Wonder Woman #770 00:43:13 – The Joker #1 00:55:5...

WE're finally jumping into Batman! BAtman #106 is a great jumping on point, and the subject of our top story. Also, the Waffle House disaster scale, the impossible decision of who we all hate the most, and Keanu Reeves is immortal. Pull list (With spoiler time stamps): 00:09:47 – BRZRKR #1 00:16:52 – Fear Case #2 00:23:43 – Nocterra #1 00:30:40 – Dead Dogs Bite #1 00:38:39 – Hellions #10 00:47:18...

More teen mutant drama as we unpack New Mutants #16 in the top story. Also Adam's missing, the Men in Black (not THAT Men in Black), and Cacey recommends some documentaries. Pull List (with Spoiler Timestamps): 00:07:40 – Stray Dogs #1 00:15:02 – Department of Truth #6 00:26:49 – Ice Cream Man #23 00:32:25 – Black Cat #3 00:40:48 – Two Moons #1 00:45:34 – Future State: Superman vs Imperious Lex #2...

We had the privilege of sitting down with one of our favorite writers, Jed MacKay. We talk to him about his work on Black Cat, Taskmaster, and other awesome comics he's been putting out for Marvel lately and what he has in store for the future. Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! All paid members get acces to your Discord Server: patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics

X_Men are back in the top story with Marauders #18. Also, everyone's favorite thunder frog, an army of evil Cables, and Adam shares a hidden desire to ice-skate into the void. Pull List (With Spoiler Time Stamps): 00:11:20 – TMNT- The Last Ronin #2 00:21:33 – Cable #8 00:32:00 – Thor #12 00:39:55 – Stillwater #6 00:46:56 – Shadow Doctor #1 00:55:13 – Snow Angels #1 00:59:52 – Haha #2 01:04:38 – Sa...

Top story is Orcs! #1! Also unreliable narrators, Wacky Races, and Ghostrider's new designer celebrity fragrance. Pull list (With Spoiler Timestamps): 00:08:52 – Taskmaster #3 00:19:43 – Future State: Justice League #2 00:36:05 – Black Hammer Visions #1 00:42:29 – Wolverine Black White and Blood #3 00:55:02 – S.W.O.R.D. #3 01:05:10 – X-Force #17 01:12:43 – Radiant Black #1 01:16:04 – TMNT #114 01:...

Lots of new stuff this week! Join us as we chat Man-Bat on our top story. Also, playing fetch with Cerberus, Jason Takes Manhattan, and who does Cacey hate the most? Pull List (with Spoiler Time Stamps: 00:09:31 – Fear Case #1 00:19:13 – The Dreaming Waking Hours #7 00:25:54 – Future State: Wonder Woman #2 00:33:52 – King in Black: Marauders #1 00:46:19 – Hellions #9 00:50:16 – X-Factor #7 00:58:0...

Join us for yet another week of Future State coverage. Also, Burger Kinesis, wolverine clone drama, and cat-box discourse. Pull list (with spoiler time stamps) 00:10:32 – Future State: Aquaman #1 00:20:15 – Department of Truth #5 00:36:51 – New Mutants #15 00:48:44 – Wolverine #9 01:01:09 – Excalibur #17 01:05:49 – Batman Black and White #2 01:08:29 – Future State: Dark Detective #2 01:11:32 – Fut...

Join us for more Future State Coverage as we dive into Catwoman on the top story. Also, Adam has a new enemy, Cable Googles himself, and can you pet Dr. Strange's ghost dog? 00:13:53 – TMNT #113 00:26:12 – Black Cat #2 00:34:40 – Future State: Nightwing #1 00:43:27 – Cable #7 00:52:10 – X-Force #16 00:53:58 – Barbalien Red Planet #3 00:56:52 – Future State: The Next Batman #2 01:00:20 – Future Sta...

It's another round of Future State! We get into Dark Detective on the top story. Also, the gang pitches a new current events podcast, clown trauma, and some great use of Detective Chimp. 00:07:32 – Home Sick Pilots #2 00:14:17 – S.W.O.R.D. 32 00:23:17 – Maraunders #17 00:32:44 – The Autumnal #4 00:44:16 – Haha #1 00:55:31 – A Man Among Ye #4 00:58:13 – Sweet Tooth The Return #2 01:01:22 – Future S...

Join us as we unpack the first week of DC's new event Future State. Also, tons of great last page reveals, comic heroes who have luchador counterparts, and everyone's favorite plant boy. 00:10:01 – Eternals #1 00:21:45 – Thor #11 00:31:25 – Crossover #3 00:40:38 – The Dreaming Waking Hours #7 00:49:16 – X-Factor #6 00:57:12 – Hellions #8 01:02:56 – Juggernaut #5 01:05:53 – King in Black: Return of...

Join us while we talk about all of the best comics and creators of the last year. It's been a tough year for everybody, but there were some really great books made by some really great people. Happy New Year and thanks for listening!   Support Tales From The Short Box by joining our Patreon! All paid members get acces to your Discord Server: patreon.com/BraveNewWorldsComics

Top Story is New Mutants #14. Also dueling Kings Arthurs, the return of the Spider Mobile, and we finally find a yum we're willing to yuck. Pull List (with Spoiler Time Stamps): 00:04:40 – Reckless Vol. 1 00:13:48 – Second Coming: Only Begotten Son #1 00:21:45 – King Tank Girl #2 00:31:17 – Black Cat #1 00:38:03- Taskmaster #2 00:44:42 – Post Americana #1 00:48:;19 – Amethist #6 00:49:44 – Stillwa...

  Top story is Home Sick Pilots #1. Also Michelangelo Has a podcast! Sebastian Shaw gets what's coming to him, and everybody loves Peeper. Pull List (with Spoiler Timestamps): 00:07:04 – TMNT #112 00:17:04 – Batman Black & White #1 00:23:08 – Marauders #16 00:32:04 – S.W.O.R.D #1 00:49:39 – Crossover #2 00:51:08 – Piecemeal 00:52:42 – Usagi Yojimbo #15 00:53:49 – Juggernaut #4 00:55:24 – Home Sick...

Top Story: M.O.D.O.K. Head Games #1. Also, Krakoan fireworks, Fantastic Four body-horror, and Daredevil fashion choices. Pull List (with Spoiler Time Stamps): 00:07:22 – Hellions #7 00:17:19 – X-Factor #5 00:25:11 – Fantastic Four Road Trip 00:38:34 – Daredevil #25 00:49:09 – E-Ratic #1 00:57:10 – Dreaming Waking Hours #5 01:02:57 – Knock Em Dead #1 01:05:32 – Batman Catwoman #1 01:08:37 – TMNT Je...

Join us as we conclude our X of Swords coverage! Also, Is Clifford a Kaiju? Twindigo powers activate, and the most emotionally difficult book we've ever read. Pull List (With Spoiler Timestamps): 00:06:58 – Kaiju Score #1 00:16:46 – Dept. of Truth #3 00:26:03 – Justice League Dark #28 00:31:44 – Sabrina the Teenage Witch: Something Wicked #4 00:42:07 – TMNT Best of Donatello #1 00:44:20 – The Othe...

Once again we are covering all the action of X of swords in our top story. Also, LSD nightmare tigers, Killer mermaids, and Adam gets hung up on the wrong details in Ice Cream Man. Pull List (With Spoiler Time Stamps): 00:05:43 – Ice Cream Man #21 00:14:09 – We Live #2 00:19:39 – Juggernaut #3 00:26:44 – Barbalien – Red Planet #1 00:33:49 – The Devil's Red Bride #2 00:;39:35 – Stillwater #3 00:48:...

We made it 50 episodes! The big story this week is, you guessed it, X of Swords! Also the gang starts a curling team, super villain golf tournaments, and a hammered Wolverine Pull List (with spoiler time stamps): 00:11:06 – TMNT #111 00:19:31 – G.I Joe #10 00:24:24 – Hellboy and the BPRD: The Seven Wives Club 00:35:26 – Taskmaster #1 00:45:21 – Marauders #15 00:54:46 – Excalibur #14 01:03:14 – Wol...

More X of Swords madness this week with Marauders #14. Also, a comic about election day on election day, waking up next to the devil, and some relationship drama with Big Daddy Blue Lips. Pull List (With Spoiler time stamps): 00:06:39 – Red Atlantis #1 00:13:42 – Money Shot #10 00:22:40 – The Dreaming: Waking hours #4 00:29:34 – Wolverine: Black White and Blood 00:41:27 – Sweet Tooth: The Return #...

More speculation regarding the X of Swords Tournament. Also, Last Ronin finally released, G.I. Joe gets pretty heavy, and the importance of doing yard work. Pull list (with spoiler time stamps): 00:05:29 – The Last Ronin #1 00:12:25 – Wynd #5 00:18:16 – Department of Truth #2 00:28:04 – Justice League Dark #27 00:32:27 – The Autumnal #2 00:39:57 – G.I. Joe #9 00:47:30 – An Unkindness of Ravens #2...

More X of Swords action on the top story. Also, Tank Girl is back with a strange TFTSB synchronicity, the worlds worst person to ever get super powers, and Cacey and Adam pitch a morning show nobody wants. Pull list (With spoiler time stamps): 00:07:25 – King Tank Girl #1 00:15:44 – Daredevil #23 00:22:38 – Juggernaut #2 00:29:35 – The Scumbag #1 00:35:59 – TMNT #110 00:42:34 – Excalibur #13 00:50...